University of Texas at Austin-posted 8 days ago
Full-time • Manager
Onsite • Austin, TX
251-500 employees

We are “the power behind UT”. Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin. We have more than 170 employees in five divisions: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Power Systems, Controls, and Operating Technology; Finance and Administrative Services; and Engineering and Technical Services. We are seeking candidates who share the following core values: Safety: Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community. Respect: Treating everyone with fairness and dignity. Integrity: Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships. Reliability: Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services. Teamwork: Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge. Excellence: Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship. As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top-tier research university. We strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and perspectives – and we look forward to hearing from you! Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management. Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of Campus Operations staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has earning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities. Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards Security sensitive; three-year driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. The hiring decision is contingent upon the applicant clearing checks. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4. Purpose Manage staff and programs within Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) providing engineering, environmental compliance, and utility information support services. Oversee UEM technical design standards working with UT departments to ensure standards are maintained and integrated into projects. Serve as resource for campus project teams to respond to questions related to utility design requirement.

  • Team Development and Leadership - Mentor and manage team of professional engineering staff and technicians fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment. Lead the hiring of staff, define performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and support professional growth through training and development opportunities.
  • Engineering Support - Provide engineering support to UEM operational teams in the planning, design, and execution of engineering programs and projects aligned with Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) mission and the University's strategic plan as assigned. Project work includes feasibility studies, budgeting, preparing scopes of work, managing outsourced engineering projects, and performing other technical design tasks.
  • Utility Information Systems Change Management - Manage Utility Information Systems (UIS) Program to modernize utility infrastructure data and visualization tools for the main campus and the Pickle Research Center. Leverages advanced technologies to improve UEM Operations and Distribution utility asset management, project planning, documentation, and reporting. Manage UIS staff serving as UEM experts in utility data collection, geospatial technologies, and lifecycle modeling, working with Campus Operations and external consultants to develop, manage, and ensure the integrity of utility records throughout planning, design, and construction.
  • Environmental Compliance - Manage environmental compliance programs supporting UEM workgroups in meeting State and Federal environmental regulations applicable to UEM including. This includes permitting, reporting, updating compliance plans, monitoring tasks, leading inspections and audits, coordinating response to NOVs and corrective actions, managing compliance contracts, and serving as main point of contact with UT EH&S.
  • Project Collaboration and Advocacy- Partner with internal teams and external consultants to ensure alignment on engineering objectives, milestones, and outcomes. Advocate for engineering needs and secure resources to meet UEM’s project goals and timelines. Ensure UEM and Campus projects adhere to UEM technical specifications and design standards. Foster strong relationships with campus stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies to support seamless project execution. Represent and advocate for UEM’s engineering interests and operational input in cross-functional initiatives and University-wide committees. Oversee engineering and other service contracts working with contract management teams to renew and amend contracts as needed to maintain services.
  • Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety and developmental training, and identify and report safety hazards. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents. Abide by Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. Performs other related functions as assigned. Understand OSHA Construction Safety requirements. Perform other related functions as assigned. Required to carry a University cell phone. Expected to work at all UT Austin campuses and facilities. Drive UT vehicle.
  • Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or other related field of Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or licensed in another State with the ability to obtain reciprocity in Texas within 6 months of employment.
  • Minimum of three (3) years in supervisory, team lead, or management of project team.
  • At least five (5) years managing or overseeing design and construction project activities for industrial or energy plant facilities, or distributed utilities.
  • Minimum of five (5) years working on higher education or hospital campus district energy projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large and small assignments and tasks in a complex university environment.
  • Experience with project management and budget development.
  • Working knowledge of design and construction contract documents (plans, specifications, submittals, requests for information).
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations to non-technical audiences.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project software applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to identify and solve problems, think critically, and create solutions.
  • Ability to adapt to change and quickly learn new technologies and processes.
  • Above average ability to work with software used to manage design and construction projects and collaborate among internal and external teams.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or Business Management
  • Ten (10) or more years managing and/or overseeing large and small institutional design and construction projects with an emphasis on higher education or hospital campus district energy projects.
  • Ten (10) or more years related experience in industrial, steam, chilled water, or utility systems.
  • Five (5) of more years directly supervising 3 or more employees.
  • Knowledge with environmental regulations in the energy and utilities sector.
  • Experience in the development or review of construction standards or codes.
  • Experience using data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI.
  • Knowledge and skills in AutoCAD and Revit applications.
  • Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
  • Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
  • Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
  • Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
  • Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
  • Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
  • Tuition assistance
  • Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
  • Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
  • Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
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